P430: Using cloud networks for enhanced analysis in teaching laboratories

Neal Abrams (SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, USA)

Cloud networks can be combined with standard computing applications and a course management system to provide a robust method for sharing data among students. This system provides a unique method to improve data analysis by easily increasing the amount of sampled data available to students. The data can be shared within one course as well as used in interdisciplinary environments. Student accessibility is improved over other data sharing methods with the benefits of minimal instructor oversight and improved student learning. The networked system is ideal for large enrollment and research-based laboratory courses.